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Times have changed so much since I was a kid. Children have so many choices these days that they’ve become fussier than ever. Recently our youngest grandson was diagnosed with a problem that plagues our family, Hypoglycemia. Keeping his blood glucose stable is crucial, so now I’m off on a quest to make high protein snacks that can keep his blood sugar stable throughout the day. This is a healthy, vegan, gluten free snack that can be enjoyed by all (except those with nut allergies of course). Simply mix, roll and chill then watch them disappear!!!

HIGH PROTEIN CHOCOLATE COCONUT ALMOND BALLS

Dry Ingredients:

2 cups gluten free quick cook oats

3/4 cup chocolate protein powder

1/4 cup organic coconut sugar

1/4 cup organic coconut flour

1/4 cup pitted minced dates

3 Tablespoons finely chopped almonds

2 Tablespoons cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Wet Ingredients:

1/2 cup water plus 2 Tablespoons

3 Tablespoons almond butter

1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup

1 teaspoon organic vanilla

Coating Ingredients:

1/2 cup finely chopped almonds

1/2 cup shredded coconut flakes

Preparation:

Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl (preferably with a stand mixer with a batter paddle as dough will become very stiff). Add wet ingredients and mix well. Roll into 1 inch balls and roll each ball in the coating mixture. Place on a parchment lined dish and refrigerate for a couple of hours. Store any leftovers in a covered container in the fridge.

I’m new to sprouting grain but became interested after reading about the health benefits. Since I started experimenting with malting for making my home brewed beer sprouting grain just seemed like an extension. I looked through my pantry and found a bag of organic quinoa and thought “Why Not!” So I sprouted the quinoa, then dried it in my dehydrator and then ground it into flour. The flour had a wonderful buttery nutty aroma that sent thoughts of wonderful possibilities running through my mind. I decided to make it into a pie crust. It turned out so light and flakey and flavorful that it could stand alone without any filling at all. BUT fill it I did. I paired it with a creamy coconut milk filling topped with a light fluffy meringue. Mmmmm delish. Another Happy Accident!!!

creamy coconut milk pie

CREAMY COCONUT MILK PIE IN A SPROUTED QUINOA FLOUR CRUST

Crust:

Ingredients:

1/2 cup organic unbleached flour

1/2 cup organic sprouted quinoa flour (made in advance)

1/2 cup organic coconut oil (keep cool so it stays solid)

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 teaspoon organic apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup non-chlorinated water (very cold)

Preparation:

First of all I chilled all of my bowls and utensils prior to starting my crust preparation. Sift together all dry ingredients then cut in coconut oil with a pastry cutter or fork until crumbly. Add the apple cider vinegar to the cold water. Mix the cold water gradually into the flour mix until it forms a ball. Roll out dough on parchment paper to form desired size circle keeping rolling pin well floured.. Gently use parchment to fold crust over. Be careful as dough is delicate. Transfer crust to pie plate and unfold and trim edges. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool. Makes 1 – 9 inch deep dish pie crust.

Filling:

Ingredients:

2/3 cup granulated raw sugar

1/3 cup organic unbleached flour

1 13.5 oz can coconut milk

1 1/2 cups organic whole milk

1 tablespoon butter

1/4 teaspoon coconut extract

3 organic egg yolks (beaten) (save the whites for meringue)

3/4 cup shredded coconut

Preparation:

Combine the flour and sugar in a medium sauce pan. Mix well to prevent lumps when adding liquid. Add the milk, coconut milk, coconut extract and butter. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until mixture starts to thicken. Add some of the thickening mixture to the beaten egg yolks and whisk then add back to the pudding and mix well. Add shredded coconut and continue to cook until thick. Pour filling into crust and place waxed paper over filling so it doesn’t form a film as it cools. Prepare meringue.

Meringue:

Ingredients:

3 egg whites

1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

3 tablespoon sugar

3 tablespoon shredded coconut

Preparation:

Whip organic egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Add sugar 1 tablespoon at a time until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pie filling and sprinkle with shredded coconut. Bake pie at 300 degrees F for 20-30 minutes to set and brown meringue. Remove from oven and cool completely.

NOTE: My crust slid down the sides of the pie plate in a couple of spots when I pre-baked it so I will use parchment and pie weights (I use dried beans) the next time so it will be prettier.